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Some days, it feels like you’ve been busy all day but have nothing to show for it—except maybe a few half-finished tasks and a house that somehow still looks like a tornado hit it.

You wonder why you're so tired, why it's so hard to keep up, and maybe even start questioning your own motivation. But here’s the truth: it’s not about laziness. You’re running the behind-the-scenes operation of your entire household—and it’s a lot.

When I talk to clients and followers, one frustration comes up over...

By Megan Golightly | Read time: 2 min

Have you ever walked into your home and felt a wave of frustration, maybe even anger, wash over you—not just at the clutter, but perhaps at the person who left it there? This reaction might be more about your personal clutter threshold being crossed than the mess itself.

What is a Clutter Threshold?

Just as everyone has a different tolerance for physical pain, we all have unique thresholds for how much clutter we can handle before it starts to affect our ...

By Megan Golightly | Read time: 4 min

For anyone who wants the short version, here it is:

1.     Break tasks down. Goblin.tools can help with this.
2.     Set a 15-minute timer and clean one small area.
3.     Use colorful sticky notes to remind yourself of tasks.
4.     Do the most critical task first.
5.     Progress over perfection.
6.     Another person’s presence can help with motivation and focus.
7.     Use the 4-steps below.
 
You’ve got this!
 
If you want more explanation on any of those, read...

If you’re looking to better utilize the space in your garage, you’ve come to the right spot. Often, the garage becomes one large storage room and if we’re lucky, we get to park our car in there too.  But you can do both and feel at ease by implementing the solutions I’ve gathered below.

1. Mythinglogic Sports Equipment Storage Organizer

This is perfect if you’ve got nearly every sporting equipment under the sun. No more having to stop the car to clear the way before parking it in the garage. ...

By Megan Golightly | Read time: 2 min

I track all my to-dos on a notepad. And whenever I complete a task, I feel a thrill as I check it off the list. Although, I won't be getting rid of my notepads anytime soon, there are so many other ways to go digital. And there are excellent reasons to do that. If you’re already paperless, then this blog post isn’t for you (and good for you, by the way) but if you’re curious about transitioning from a life filled with paper to one of digital bliss, I’ve got...

Spring is in the air! And what typically follows, with longer days and budding trees, is the overwhelming sense of needing to get things in order. All of a sudden your closet screams for structure, you’re thankful the cupboards have doors, and stacks of paper just keep piling up. When we look at our house the tasks seem daunting and impossible. We may even criticize ourselves which only paralyzes us and prevents us from getting started. If you’re having a hard time finding the best way to start,...